natty

adjective

nat·​ty ˈna-tē How to pronounce natty (audio)
nattier; nattiest
: trimly neat and tidy : smart
natty clothes
a natty dresser
nattily adverb
nattiness noun

Examples of natty in a Sentence

a soldier in his natty blue uniform He's quite a natty dresser.
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Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of earlier netty, from obsolete net neat, clean

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of natty was in 1785

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Cite this Entry

“Natty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natty. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

natty

adjective
nat·​ty ˈnat-ē How to pronounce natty (audio)
nattier; nattiest
: trimly neat and tidy : smart
a natty suit
nattily adverb
nattiness noun

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